Surf and Turf Cheese Fondue - Simple Seasonal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 C shredded aged (robusto) gouda cheese*
• 1 1/2 C shredded gruyere cheese
• 1 C shredded fontina cheese
• 2 Tbsp corn starch
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 1/4 C dry white wine
• 1 tsp fresh minced thyme
• black pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 C (about 1/2 lb trimmed) asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3/4 lb new potatoes or baby red potatoes
• 1/2 lb filet mignon
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 lb frozen white shrimp (cooked, peeled with tail on and deveined)